Hotel Overview

Great!

The room was really nice and the location was perfect, walking distance from the water. See full review

Theresa Marie L.

Jul 24, 2014

Westin is great

Westin is great, very luxurious, not so expensive, fabulous location. Close to gaslight district! See full review

00AW

May 10, 2014

Iconic stay brings luxury to downtown

The spectacular crystalline design of The Westin San Diego is a signature landmark in the city's skyline. A 100-foot atrium lobby welcomes guests to the iconic property. The hotel is within walking distance to all of San Diego's most popular attractions. On site, guests enjoy an outdoor heated pool, a signature Westin Workout Gym and more. Coast restaurant serves contemporary cuisine in a casual and relaxed setting.

Highlights

Terrific location in the heart of downtown

Swim and relax in the heated outdoor pool

An iconic building in the city skyline

Rooms

The Westin San Diego offers 436 rooms, including more than 30 suites with mind-bending views of the city and San Diego Bay. Each room comes standard with a flat-screen TV, the signature Westin Heavenly Bed, the signature Westin Heavenly Bath, make-up mirrors and in-room safes. Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access are available (fees apply). Pets are welcome (fees apply).

Features

The Westin San Diego received AAA's four diamond award, but the property is best-known for its silhouette--the crystalline profile is one of the most recognizable buildings in the city's skyline.

The Westin San Diego Rooms

The Amenities listed in this description represent the amenities available in all guest rooms in the hotel

Amenities

High-speed internet

Pool

Non Smoking

General

Non Smoking

Activities

Pool

Exercise gym

Children's activities

Dining

Restaurant

Coffee maker in room

Services

Business center

Guest laundromat

Security

Wake-up service

Multilingual

In-Room Safe

Internet

High-speed internet

Parking

Parking

Room

Telephone

AM/FM alarm clock

Hairdryer in room

Turndown service

Cribs available

Iron

Smoke detectors

Nearby points of interest

Childrens Museum of San Diego: 0.5 mi

Firehouse Museum: 0.5 mi

San Diego Convention Center: 0.6 mi

PETCO Park: 0.6 mi

San Diego Aerospace Museum: 0.8 mi

San Diego Automotive Museum: 0.9 mi

San Diego Museum of Man: 1.2 mi

Timken Museum of Art: 1.3 mi

Botanical Building: 1.3 mi

San Diego Museum of Art: 1.3 mi

Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 1.4 mi

San Diego Zoo: 1.4 mi

Casa De Balboa: 1.4 mi

San Diego Natural History Museum: 1.4 mi

Spanish Village Art Center: 1.4 mi

Childrens Museum of San Diego: 0.5 mi

Firehouse Museum: 0.5 mi

San Diego Convention Center: 0.6 mi

PETCO Park: 0.6 mi

San Diego Aerospace Museum: 0.8 mi

San Diego Automotive Museum: 0.9 mi

San Diego Museum of Man: 1.2 mi

Timken Museum of Art: 1.3 mi

Botanical Building: 1.3 mi

San Diego Museum of Art: 1.3 mi

Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 1.4 mi

San Diego Zoo: 1.4 mi

Casa De Balboa: 1.4 mi

San Diego Natural History Museum: 1.4 mi

Spanish Village Art Center: 1.4 mi

Port of San Diego: 2.2 mi

Heritage Park: 3.1 mi

Whaley House Museum: 3.2 mi

Old Town San Diego: 3.4 mi

Bazaar Del Mundo: 3.4 mi

Junipero Serra Museum: 3.6 mi

Qualcomm Stadium: 4.3 mi

Hospitality Point: 5 mi

Sunset Cliffs: 5.3 mi

Mission Bay Park: 6 mi

Chula Vista Nature Center: 6.3 mi

Belmont Park: 6.5 mi

Pacific Beach: 7.3 mi

Family Fun Center: 8 mi

Sorrento Valley: 12.2 mi

California Center For The Arts Museum: 28.1 mi

Legoland: 29.9 mi

Cox Arena: 2,118.3 mi

Dining

The Bar

Whether you are at the sleek wooden bar, at an indoor table, or out on the patio, you and your group can choose from The Bar’s hearty selection of spirits, local craft beers, and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as Coast’s food options.

Get your day going with Aroma Café’s fresh Starbucks® coffee, pastries, burritos, or such SuperFoodsRx™ options as fruit and yogurt parfaits and egg-white bagel sandwiches. Takeout salads, sandwiches, and wraps are made to order at lunch.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:

03:00 PM

Check-out:

12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

Great Front Desk & Great Happy Hour

I arrived early and they checked me in right away. When I discovered my room was a conjoined room, I called downstairs and asked if I could wait for another room. The staff was helpful and assured me that they would make this happen even though it was a pretty busy weekend.
The hotel offers a great happy hour from 4-8 with $5 drinks, beers, and appetizers. It's a great place to stop for a quick drink & bite to eat before heading out into the night.
Westin offers a free shuttle service to the airport and is beyond helpful with holding bags, making reservations for tours, restaurants, etc.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel

The hotel is a short walk to the Gaslight District, the harbor, and little Italy. Looking at a map might make you think things are far away when they are pretty close. The hotel is near everything.

Trip purpose:

Professional, class hotel

Hotel was clean with appropriate amenities (e.g., flat screen TVs, dual head showers, clean fluffy sheets).
Location was fine, but it is a bit on the edge of what's going on (e.g., at night, you have to walk ~10 minutes to get to anything of consequence).
Staff was helpful. Price was fair. Does charge $12.95 a day for internet access, which is typical, if unfortunate.

Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel

The Westin Downtown San Diego

The staff was friendly, the views were nice. The formica paneling on my my window sill was falling off, and I found floss from a previous guest on the coffee table. All in all, it felt like a glorified Motel 6, not what I paid for...

Trip purpose:

upset

I will never book a hotel with [...] ever again. I got the flu and could not make my flight. I tried to cancel the hotel less than 24hrs later and I was charged the full amount anyway. So I lost money for a room that was not occupied.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

1

Cleanliness:

1

Hotel staff:

1

Comfort:

1

Location:

1

Value:

1

Trip purpose:

So-So

I've stayed at several different hotels in Downtown San Diego within the past year, and I was a little disappointed here.
Our particular valet attendant was rude. We hoped to get a room on one of the top floors (it's a tall building that promises spectacular views), but we were given a room on the 4th floor. It didn't seem like a very busy weekend, but I understand that that might not be the case. Still, the room was small, and the bathroom could have been cleaner.
At least the concierge was friendly and helpful. It is in a great location -- walking distance to Horton Plaza (the mall) and the Gaslamp District's restaurants and nightlife. The Zoo and the rest of the world-class attractions at Balboa Park are only a 5-minute drive away!
However, there are plenty of great boutique hotels in the area that often go for $99/night, so I'm not sure I'll be staying here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

3

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

3

Comfort:

3

Location:

5

Value:

3

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel

If you don't feel like walking a few blocks down to the bars and restaurants in the Gaslamp district, Karl Stauss Brewing Company is literally across the street.